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If you're a software creator, distributing your code via an installer, you need to have your code signed. When a user tries to install an application, they get a prompt saying if the code is from a verified source or not. If a user gets a warning that it's from an unknown publisher, it raises doubt of the integrity of the source and the code. Further, an EV Code Signing Certificate gets you instant reputation with Microsoft's SmartScreen® Filter.
| Brand | Name | Issuance | Trust | Validation | SmartScreen® | Warranty | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DigiCert | Code Signing | 1-3 days | Business |
|
No | $500,000 |
$399.95/year On sale - Save 20% |
Order |
| DigiCert | EV Code Signing | 1-5 days | Extended |
|
Yes | $500,000 |
$665.95/year On sale - Save 5% |
Order |
| GoGetSSL | Code Signing | 1-3 days | Business |
|
No | No |
$69.95/year On sale - Save 22% |
Order |
| GoGetSSL | EV Code Signing | 1-5 days | Extended |
|
Yes | No |
$285.95/year On sale - Save 4% |
Order |
| Sectigo | Code Signing | 1-3 days | Business |
|
No | No |
$39.95/year On sale - Save 50% |
Order |
| Sectigo | EV Code Signing | 1-5 days | Extended |
|
Yes | No |
$329.95/year On sale - Save 17% |
Order |
The DigiCert Code Signing SSL Certificate from the DigiCert CA ensures end-users that the downloaded code is original, not injected with malicious code, and not distributed by 3rd parties. Users are immediately notified by a worldwide leader that your code is verified, which creates instant trust for your company.
Code Signing SSL makes it almost impossible to damage or copy your intellectual property, and keeps customers well protected. DigiCert supports Adobe® AIR™, Office, Microsoft Authenticode®, VBA, JavaSoft™ and Apple®. You can also use it for the AT&T Developer Program, Windows Phone, Symbian Signed applications, and it is Java Verified.
User Trust LevelThe business validation includes 3 phases: domain ownership verification via email or alternative methods, business verification via QIIS (Government) data bases or LEI/DUNS numbers, and an automatic callback process to a verified phone number. See our Business Validation FAQ for more details.
This guarantee is paid by DigiCert to visitors to your site who relied on the certificate and incurred losses directly as a result of an online credit card transaction and incorrect issuance of an SSL certificate.
We offer a 30 day money back guarantee on this certificate. If you're unhappy with it for any reason, you can submit for a refund within the first 30 days of purchase.
We provide unlimited free reissues for any SSL certificate purchased at our store. This could be if you have lost a private key, moving to a new server, or for any other reason.
Gain instant credibility for your downloads with the DigiCert EV Code Signing Certificate. Extended Validation means that you have gone through an extensive business background check. On top of the EV, you gain instant trust with Microsoft SmartScreen® Application Reputation filter. That big scary screen sends users reaching for the cancel button. An additional layer of security is also added by the use of two-factor authentication in the signing process, through a usb key that DigiCert sends to you on order.
User Trust LevelThe extended validation includes 4 phases: submit EV user agreement, business verification via QIIS (Government) data bases or LEI/DUNS numbers, domain ownership verification via email or alternative methods, and finally a manual callback process to a verified phone number. See our Extended Validation FAQ for more details.
This guarantee is paid by DigiCert to visitors to your site who relied on the certificate and incurred losses directly as a result of an online credit card transaction and incorrect issuance of an SSL certificate.
We offer a 30 day money back guarantee on this certificate. If you're unhappy with it for any reason, you can submit for a refund within the first 30 days of purchase.
We provide unlimited free reissues for any SSL certificate purchased at our store. This could be if you have lost a private key, moving to a new server, or for any other reason.
DigiCert EV Code Signing Certificates can be installed on Hardware Security Modules(HSM), giving you more control over your certificates and their private keys. Anyone in your organization with authorized access to the HSM can use the stored certificate to sign code.
An encrypted token containing the private key is stored on a USB device that you receive after you purchase your certificate. Only those who have the physical device can sign code with your EV code signing certificate, providing reinforced authentication and enhanced security.
Automatically gain trusted status on Microsoft Defender SmartScreen® Reputation filter, thereby reducing warning messages and increasing brand reputation and end-user trust.
Adding an optional timestamp means your signature lives on even after the original EV code signing certificate used to sign it has expired. Without a timestamp, your signature expires when the certificate expires, requiring you to re-sign your code.
GoGetSSL's Code Signing Certificate is a fantastic entry level code signing product. It supports all the application platforms like Adobe® AIR™, Office, Microsoft Authenticode®, VBA, JavaSoft™ and Apple®, and it costs a whole lot less than the competition. If you aren't ready to step up to an EV code signing certificate, and lack of warranty, isn't a concern, then this is the one to get.
User Trust LevelThe business validation includes 3 phases: domain ownership verification via email or alternative methods, business verification via QIIS (Government) data bases or LEI/DUNS numbers, and an automatic callback process to a verified phone number. See our Business Validation FAQ for more details.
We offer a 30 day money back guarantee on this certificate. If you're unhappy with it for any reason, you can submit for a refund within the first 30 days of purchase.
We provide unlimited free reissues for any SSL certificate purchased at our store. This could be if you have lost a private key, moving to a new server, or for any other reason.
The GoGetSSL EV Code Signing Certificate is a great choice for an Extended Validation Certificate. Not only are you required to go through an extensive business validation, to give your users the utmost confidence, but it also comes with Two-Factor Authentication for your code signing. This is a super high assurance Certificate at a very affordable price.
User Trust LevelThe extended validation includes 4 phases: submit EV user agreement, business verification via QIIS (Government) data bases or LEI/DUNS numbers, domain ownership verification via email or alternative methods, and finally a manual callback process to a verified phone number. See our Extended Validation FAQ for more details.
We offer a 30 day money back guarantee on this certificate. If you're unhappy with it for any reason, you can submit for a refund within the first 30 days of purchase.
We provide unlimited free reissues for any SSL certificate purchased at our store. This could be if you have lost a private key, moving to a new server, or for any other reason.
An encrypted token containing the private key is stored on a USB device that you receive after you purchase your certificate. Only those who have the physical device can sign code with your EV code signing certificate, providing reinforced authentication and enhanced security.
Automatically gain trusted status on Microsoft Defender SmartScreen® Reputation filter, thereby reducing warning messages and increasing brand reputation and end-user trust.
The Sectigo Code Signing Certificate is an excellent choice for code signers of all types, without breaking the bank. Sectigo is one of the last Certificate Authorities to offer code signing certs for individual developers, so this is really your only choice as an individual.
User Trust LevelFor business or individual code publishers
The business validation includes 3 phases: domain ownership verification via email or alternative methods, business verification via QIIS (Government) data bases or LEI/DUNS numbers, and an automatic callback process to a verified phone number. Note that individuals will have a slightly different process See our Business & Individual Validation FAQs for more details.
We offer a 30 day money back guarantee on this certificate. If you're unhappy with it for any reason, you can submit for a refund within the first 30 days of purchase.
We provide unlimited free reissues for any SSL certificate purchased at our store. This could be if you have lost a private key, moving to a new server, or for any other reason.
The Sectigo EV Code Signing Certificate, is another great Extended Validation cert. You get the instant user trust from extensive business validation, and it also comes with Two-Factor Authentication for your code signing, by way of an encrypted USB key containing your private key, shipped to you on order. You also get trusted status on Microsoft Defender SmartScreen® Reputation filter.
User Trust LevelThe extended validation includes 4 phases: submit EV user agreement, business verification via QIIS (Government) data bases or LEI/DUNS numbers, domain ownership verification via email or alternative methods, and finally a manual callback process to a verified phone number. See our Extended Validation FAQ for more details.
We offer a 30 day money back guarantee on this certificate. If you're unhappy with it for any reason, you can submit for a refund within the first 30 days of purchase.
We provide unlimited free reissues for any SSL certificate purchased at our store. This could be if you have lost a private key, moving to a new server, or for any other reason.
An encrypted token containing the private key is stored on a USB device that you receive after you purchase your certificate. Only those who have the physical device can sign code with your EV code signing certificate, providing reinforced authentication and enhanced security.
Automatically gain trusted status on Microsoft Defender SmartScreen® Reputation filter, thereby reducing warning messages and increasing brand reputation and end-user trust.